The actual power is in the dynamic M3U URL . Save that URL as a bookmark in VLC or IINA, and you never need to download a file again. However, if you want offline access or need to edit the channel list, downloading the .txt file via your browser (Cmd+S) is the correct method.

Since macOS doesn't have a native IPTV player, you must use a third-party application to open the .txt or .m3u file:

: Look for a link or a section that mentions M3U playlists, IPTV links, or something similar. This might be openly available or could require registration/login.